Golden Apple: Dara Lacy
A local math and science teacher knows how to make learning fun, and she's earned this week's Golden Apple Award.
Lauren Alaina posts long, emotional message on Las Vegas shooting
"I have been searching and searching for the words to type in this caption."
East Tennessee Attorneys General File Suit Against Opioid Manufacturers
“The 15 counties within these five judicial districts border the Interstate 75 corridor, which has long been known as a major path of transportation for the illegal opioid market."
Where to find National Night Out locations in Chattanooga
It now includes more than 16,000 communities across the country.
Update: Kane Brown left festival site 15 minutes before shooting
"Kane and his team left the festival on his bus 15 minutes prior to the horrific shootings taking place."
Grundy County charges driver with DUI after 13 mile chase
GRUETLI-LAAGER, Tennessee (WDEF) - Grundy County officers have charged a driver who led deputies on a 13 mile chase into Sequatchie County. It happened just after midnight. A deputy pulled over 32 year old James Randall Nunley near 52nd Avenue…
Suspect charged in Sand Mountain shooting
ROSALIE, Alabama (WDEF) - The Jackson County Sheriff's Department has charged a suspect in a shooting and fight Saturday night in the Rosalie community. Investigators say it happened around a bonfire off County Road 78 near the Bluff. They say…
Former Alabama coach Gene Stallings suffers heart attack
DALLAS, Texas (WDEF) - Coaching friend Pat Dye says Gene Stallings should recover from a heart attack he suffered over the weekend in Dallas. The former Alabama coach was placed on a ventilator after developing a clot. Stallings has already…
Bradley Co. courthouse may be closed until 2018 after fire
may be out of commission until February
Sportsbarn Launches New Interval Training Studio Downtown Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sportsbarn has developed a new interval training studio at their downtown Chattanooga location, called Training Zone. Training Zone is free for Sportsbarn members and offers a variety of cardio and strength training exercises in a group…
Whitfield Co firefighters, Dalton Shriners collect almost $20,000 at boot drive
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - The Whitfield County Fire Department joined forces with the Dalton Shriners for the second year in a row. They've been asking local motorists to drop donations into their boots during the partnership event known as…
Fun this fall at Rock City's Rocktoberfest
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. Experience unmatched views and stunning fall foliage at Rock City’s German-themed harvest festival, Rocktoberfest! The 12th annual event offers a variety of entertainment and delicious food from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday, October…
Tennessee Valley Artists Perform at Deadly Las Vegas Festival
Two country music artists from the Tennessee Valley performed at the Las Vegas festival, where the deadly mass shooting happened.
Gun store owners and law enforcement react to Las Vegas shooting
Gun store owners and law enforcement in our area say they are saddened about the Las Vegas mass shooting.
Tennessee city wins $1M federal grant to process rape kits
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee city will receive more than a million dollars in grant money from the U.S. Department of Justice to finish processing untested rape kits. The Commercial Appeal reports that Congressman Steve Cohen announced the $1.07…
Death from West Nile virus reported in coastal Georgia
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Health officials on the Georgia coast are reporting a fatal case of mosquito-borne West Nile virus. The Coastal Health District of the Georgia Department of Public Health said in a news release Monday that officials have…
Tennessee Highway Patrol Hosts Recruiting Event at Chattanooga State
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Career Services department at Chattanooga State Community College, in partnership with the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), will hold a recruiting event on Tuesday, October 17 for Tennessee Highway Patrol (Trooper) positions. Chattanooga State will sponsor…
UPDATE: Locations of Bradley County Courts displaced by fire
Because of the damage to the courthouse, courts will convene at these temporary locations on Monday, October 2nd.
Nominations Open Today for Chattanooga Chamber’s Small Business Awards
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) – We all know an excellent small business – and here’s your chance to make sure they’re seen and heard. You can support exceptional small companies in our area by nominating them for the Chattanooga Chamber of…
Court: Flipping the bird in church is protected speech
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's highest court has reversed the conviction of a man who was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after he held up his middle finger and shouted at his pastor during a service. The unanimous opinion issued…
Polytech Academy
Some local high school students are already working on their future careers.
Police arrest man dressed like Captain Jack Sparrow in Dunlap
Police say they had to taze him to take him to jail.
McMinn Sheriff Seeks Wanted Suspect With 7-Year Old Child
“Mr. Lackey has the right to have his son with him, but here are active arrest warrants on Jared Lackey for kidnapping, domestic assault, and interference with 911,”
Ohioan sculpts statues for Georgia anti-terrorism memorial
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A squad of 7-foot (2.1-meter) infantrymen cast in bronze for an anti-terrorism memorial is being delivered to a Georgia museum this week by the central Ohio sculptor who created the statues. The Columbus Dispatch reports that…